Feed mechanism for grain-drills.



.,Nu. 694,069. Patented Feb. 25, |902.

r, .1. Muschi-:L y FEED IECHANISM'FOR GRAIN DRILL'S.4

' (Application lad Apr. 6, 1901.) (No Model.) Z'Sheets-Sh'u'i I.

Inventor:

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No. 694,069. Y Patented Feb. 25, |902. F. J. NOECHEL.

FEED MECHANISII FUR GRAIN DBILLS.

(Application filed Apr. 1901.) (Hyundai.) Y :slum-shut A2.

UNirED STATES.

PATENT OFFICE.

FRANK J. NOECHEL, OF ROCHESTER, NEW YORK.

FEED MECHNISM FO R GRAIN-DRILLS.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 694,069, dated February 25, 1902. Application inea April e, 1901.. serai no. 54,617. (No man.)

To aZZ whom t may concern:

Be it known that I, FRANK J. NOECHEL, of Rochester, in the county of Monroe and State of New York, have invented a new and useful Improvement in Feed Mechanism for Grain- Drills, which improvement is fully set forth in the following specification and shown in the accompanying drawings.

This invention is a feed device for graindrills, the same being hereinafter fully described, and moreparticularly pointed out in the claims.

In using grain-drills difficulty has been frequently experienced in the matter of controlling the feed so as to deliver the seed uniformly upon the ground as the machine moves along, and to overcome this difficulty by devising improved means by which uniform amounts or measures of grain or seed may be conveyed to the drill-teeth while the machine y progresses to insure a uniform and even seeding of the ground is the main present invention.

Referring to the drawings, Figure 1 is an end elevation of parts of a grain-drill with myimproved feed device attached. Fig. 2 is a rear elevation of the same seen as indicated by arrow 2 in Fig. 1, mainly broken away. Fig. 3 is a rear elevation of parts of the feed mechanism, parts being broken away and omitted and other parts sectioned as on the vertical dotted line 3 3 in Fig. 1. Fig. 4 is a longitudinal section of the feed-cylinders, taken as on the dotted line 3 3 in Fig. 1, parts being broken away. Fig. 5 is a transverse section of the feed-cylinders on the dotted line 5 in Fig. 4, showing the head of a corepiece. Fig. 6 is a transverse section of the feed-cylinders on the dotted line 6 6 in Fig. 4, showing the forms of the seed-cups. Fig. 7 is a section of a part of the head of a corepiece, taken on the inclined dotted line 7 'Z in Fig. 4,' further showing the form of a seedcup. Fig. 8 is avertical transverse section of the feed-cylinders and associated parts, taken on the broken dotted lines 8 8 in Figs. 3 and 12, further showing the forms and relation of the associated parts, parts being broken away. Fig. 9 is a vertical cross-section of the feed-cylinders, showing a support orv carrier for the same. Fig. 10 is a view of object of my the upper face of a feed-cup seen as indiparts being broken out.

cated by arrow 10 in Fig. 8. Fig. 11 is a horizontal section of a feed-cup, taken on the dotted line 11 11 in Fig. 8, showing the interior of thecup. Fig. 12 is a section of a feedcup, taken as on the broken dotted line 12 12 in Fig. 8, further showing the interior of the cup. Fig. 13 is a vertical transverse section ofthe axle and the outer feed-cylinder, taken as on the broken dotted line 13 13 in Fig. 3, showing a manner ofrevolving the cylinders, Fig. 14 is an elevation of apart of thei nner feed-cylinder, showing the openings therein. Fig. 1 is drawn to a scale about one-sixth full size, Fig. 2 to a scale about one-twelfth size, Figs. 3 and 8 to ascale about one-fourth size; Figs. 5, 6, 7,

'11, 12, and 14 to a scale about three-fourths size, and Figs. 4, 9, 10, and 13 to a scale abou one-half size.

In the drawings, A represents the carryingwheels, B the frame, C the s eedboX, and D the axle, of a grain-drill, all substantially of common construction.

E, Figs. 1, 2, 3, and 8, represents a series of feed-cups in a line under the seedbox and secured thereto, the latter having a row of l openings a, Figs. 8 and 12, communicating between the interior of the seedboX and the spaces within the respective cups. The latter are pierced or traversed by a horizontal feed-cylinder F, Figs. 1, 2, 3, and 8, to 4control the outiiow of the seed or grain from the box C in the act of feeding, said cylinder crossing the spaces within the cups, as shown in Figs. 11 and 12. The feed cylinder is formed with two circumferential series of spiral openings b c within each cup E, as shown in'Figs. 4, 1l, and 12, said cylinder being supported in place by hangers G, Figs. 3 and 9, secured to the seedbox C, the cylinder resting against rollers CZ in the hangers. Within the cylinder F is a similar cylinder H, Figs. 3 to 6, controlled bya bent toothed arm f, Figs. 1, 2, and 3, actuated by a toothed lever c, pivoted on a bearing h in a bracket g, secured to the rear surface of the seedbox. The projecting endv c of this cylinder is reduced in diameter, as shown, and held in a hanger d,

secured to the seedbox C, the arm f engaging in a groove e/ in the part c. By turning the lever e one way or the other the inner cylinder H will be caused to move endwise within lIco the outer cylinder F, the latter being held from partakin g of said motions by means of a. pair of collars or rings 7.o 7c, rigid with the cylinder F on the opposite sides of a feedcup E. To control these motions of the cylinder H, the latter is provided with a rigid pin c', Fig. 3, occupying an inclined or spiral slot Z in the cylinder F, the spirality of said slot corresponding with that of the openings b and cin said latter cylinder. The inner cylinder H is also formed with two circumferential series of openings m fn., Figs. 4, 12, and 14, corresponding in size and form with the openings b c and registering therewith, which openings ZJ fm and c n through the outer and the -inner cylinders constituting continuous passages communicating between the spaces within the feed-cups and the interior space of the inner cylinder.

The interiors of the feed-cups E are divided by vertical transverse partitions p, Figs. 8, 11, and 12, into apartments I and K, the openings b and m, which together constitute the inflow-passages for the seed through the cylinders, occupying the former apartments and the openings c and n together constituting the outiowpassages for the seed from the cylinders occupying the latter apartment, as shown. Each cup is further formed with an inwardly-projecting horizontal bar o, Figs. 8, 10, 11, and 12, crossing..r the apartment I and serving to deect the inflowing seed aga-inst the side of the cylinder F and so through the openings b therein as the cylinder is revolved. A narrow cross wall or partition r is also formed in each cup, forming with the bar o and the opposing part of the outer Wall of the cupa chamber s, constituting a duct or passage for the seed to the in [low-openings of the feed-cylinders.

Within the inner feed-cylinder H is rigidly fixed a series of wooden core-pieces L, Figs. 4 to 7, each having a head t at one end and a disk or diaphragm u at the opposite end, with an intervening reduced part r. The head t of each core-piece is formed with a series of inclined seedpockets w, corresponding in form and size at their outer ends with the inflow-openings m in the cylinder H, the inner or outlet ends of which pockets being practically circular and opening into the space within said cylinder H, as shown. As constructed the diaphragm u of each core-piece is near the perforated head of the adjacent core-piece, inclosing between them a space N, a series of outlet-openings n and c communicating with said space. Furthermore, each cup E is formed with a discharge-opening Figs. 8 and 12, through its lower end, communicating with the adjacent conducting-pipe O for the seed, leading downward to a drill-tooth at the ground. (Not shown.)

From this description of the parts it will be understood that there are passages, continuous except as to momentary interruptions at the pockets fw, as stated, for the seed from the interior of the seedbox C through the series of openings a therein and the inliowopenings b and m in the feedcylinders, thence through the seed-pockets w and the outflow-openings n and c in the cylinders, and the discharge-openings m of the cups into the conducting-pipes O.

It will be observed by viewing Figs. 4 and 12 that the slant or inclination of the seedpockets w is forward or in the direction in which the feed-cylinders revolve-that is to say, the discharge ends y, Figs. 4, 5, and 7, of the pockets are in advance of the receiving ends of the pockets adjacent to the inflowopenings m of the cylinder H. .On account of this slant given the seed-pockets when the grain or seed enters the latter through the inflow-openings in the feed-cylinders it does not iow directly into the inner space of the cylinder H, for when the pockets are receiving the seed from the chambers s, as stated, their discharge ends are higher than the receiving ends. The revolving cylinders first carry the filled pockets up over the highest part or top of the cylinders, after passing which the pockets pour their contents into the cylinder H. As will be seen by viewing Fig. 8, the pockets are above the middle of the cylinders or well toward the top of the latter, when they receive the seed and deliver it into the cylinder H only after their discharge ends pass the highest part of the cylinders, as stated. This form and arrangement of the parts prevents a stream or unchecked iow of seed at any time from the seedboX C through the pockets into the cylinder H, which would be objectionable, as such a flow of the seed would be liable to cause an uneven or irregular seeding of the ground. As the parts are constructed and arranged a brief interval of time elapses in each case between the iilling or charging of the pockets and their discharge, which insures an even delivery of seed into the cylinder H and to the ground.

By adjusting the cylinder H in the outer cylinder F, as above stated, the capacity of the inflow-openings Z1 m may be regulated to j control the amounts of the seed that will l'iow into the pockets w as they pass the chambers s. This will be understood by viewing Figs. 3 and 12. When the inner cylinder H is drawn fully out to the right, the openings b and fm, in the respective cylinders will coin- `cide or register, giving full capacity of openings for the flow of the seed into the pockets w; but when the said cylinder is moved inward, as indicated by dotted lines, the said openings will be partly closed on account of the lapping of the parts. The graduated arc f', Fig. 3, at the point of the lever e indicates the relative position of the cylinder Hin the outer cylinder F, and consequently the size or capacity of the in flow-openings for the seed. No seed can enter the inner cylinder and so pass to the ground except through the chambers s, these chambers being always filled with the seed when the machine is in use;

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but any seed entering said inner cylinder may freely fallout ofthe discharge or outlet open'- ingsc and n at the lower side of the cylindersas the latter revolve, and so enter the pipes O.

The feed-cylinders F and Hmay be rotated by any convenient means, as by a sprocket e', Figs. 1 and 13, on the aXle D ofthe drill with chain b', leading onto a sprocket a', Figs. '3

and 13, secured to theouter cylinder F. By employing sprockets of different'diameters,

as shown, the speed of the revolution of the.,

-ing the cylinders, substantially as and for the purpose specified.

2. The seedboX of a grain-drill, and feedcups secured to the seedbox, openings in thev lattercommunicating with the interiors of the cups, an outer and an inner cylinder crossing the spaces in the cups, there" being elongated overlapping openings through the sides of the cylinders communicating with the interiors of the cups, and means for moving the inner cylinder longitudinally within the outer cylinder, and to rotate the cylinders, e

substantially as set forth.

3. The seedbox of a grain-drill, having outl flow-openings, in combination with' cups secured to the seedboX to cover the openings, a pair of telescoping cylinders crossing the interiors ofthe cups, formed with openings,

there being continuous passages for the seed from the interior of the seedbox through said openings, and core-pieces in the inner cylinder, having cavities registering with the openings through said inner cylinder, and o pening into the interior of the inner cylinder,

substantially as and for the purpose specified.

4. In combination with the' seedboX of a grain-drill, having outflow-openings for the grain or seed, cups to cover said openings through the seedbox, and telescoping cylinders piercing the cups, having series of inflow-openings and series of outflow-openings, and core-pieces in the inner cylinder, having cavities or pockets registering with theiniiow-v openings' through said inner cylinder, leading into the space within the inner cylinder,

substantially as sho'wn and described.

5. In combination with the seedbox of a grain-drill, having outflow openings, feed mechanism comprising cups for said openings, andtelescoping cylinders piercing'the cups, having series of inflow-openings and series of outflow-openings, and core-pieces in the inner cylinder each having a head formed with spiral cavities registering with the in-v iiow-openings andleadin g into theinteiior of the inner cylinder, and` a diaphragm, said outlet-openings being between the heads the core-pieces and the opposingdiaphragms, substantially as set yforth and shown.

6. The seedbox of'a graindrill, formed with ou'tiiow-openings, and .pendentcups to cover said openings, and telescoping cylin.

ders piercing the cups,having inflow and outow openings, and core-pieces in the inner cylinder having cavities or'pockets for the seed, coacting with said inliow-openings,`and means for revolving the cylinders, said pockets being inclined or, slantin g intherdirection in which the cylinders vare revolved, substantially as and for the purpose specified.

7."In combination with the seedboxf of` a grain "drill,' having" outflow openings,"'cups covering said openings, and telescoping cyl# inders piercing the cups, having inflow and Aoutflow openings arranged in circumferential series, partitions in the cups dividingthe,

interiors into vertical apartments Vcrossed byV the feed-cylinders, a series of inflow-openings beingin one apartmentof a cup anda seriesv 'of outiiow-openings being in the other apart'j. .ment of the cup, and means forturning the cylinders, substantially asis-et forth. 8. In combination withv the seedbox of a `Igrain drill, formed with outflow-openings, cups covering said openings, and telescoping Y cylinders piercing the cups, having iniiow and outflow openings in series, partitions in the cups dividing the interiors thereof intoapart# ments crossed by the feedcylinders,and feedchambers in the cups, leading tothe surface lroo of the outer feed-cylinder, with means to Yro l 9. Feed mechanism for a grain-drill, comprising, incombination withA a seedbox, c ups secured to the seedbox, and openings between inders traversing' the cups, having infiow openings communicating with the interiors of Athe cups, and deliecting chambers or `passages in the cups communicating with said openings in the cylinders 'above'` i the middle line of the latter, and core-pieces in the inner cylinder, having inclined pockets communitatethe feed-cylinders, substantially as 'shown l :andset forth. 1,05

Vthelatter and the cups, 'telescoping feed-cyl'- l eating at their outer ,ends with said inliowfl openings in the feed-cylinders, and atthei'r inner @nds .with the Space in'jtheinner fee'ccylinder, the inner endv of each pocketbeing rzo vabove'theouter end when tlie'inflow-opening leading to 'said pocket passes deiiecting i chamber, substantially as and for the ,purpose specilied. Y v l 10. In combination with the seedbox Vof agrain-drill, formed withouttlow-openings, a feed mechanism comprising cups secluredtov the seedbox, andrevolving telescopingfcylinders traversing the cups, having inflow and outiiow openings, and core-piecesin the inner cylinder, each having'a head formed with inclined or slanting pockets lregistering at their I outer ends with the inIioW-openings of lche in- In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my ner cylinder, Ihe inner or discharge ends of hand, this 25th dey of March, 1901, in the the pockets leading into the space in the inpresence of i'Wo subscribing Witnesses.

nel' cylinder, said discharge ends of the poek- FRANK J. NOECIIEL. 5 ets being in advance of Jhe receiving ends as Witnesses:

the cylinders are revolved, substantially is ENOS B. WIIITMORE,

shown :ind described. M. l). SMITH. 

